Microcheck Printed Silk Tie Cloth from Japan
72 cm between selvages with 55 warp yarns per cm, this 92% silk fabric features microcheck printing ideal for business neckties. High thread density prevents fraying during diagonal cuts. HTS 5007.20.0015 classification due to printed finish, narrow dimensions, and necktie-specific weave.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Measure width between selvages precisely; fabrics exceeding 77 cm even slightly shift classification
• Include end-user letters from tie manufacturers proving 'of a kind' usage requirement
• Ensure printing qualifies as 'colored yarn' per notes if mass-dyed before weaving